1983 NFC Championship Game
Redskins defeat 49ers 24–21 in 1983 NFC Championship.
The 1983 NFC Championship Game was the conference championship game for the 1983 season, played on January 8, 1984, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The game featured the Washington Redskins and the San Francisco 49ers. The Washington Redskins won, 24–21.
Quick Facts
- Date
- January 2, 1984
- Location
- Metropolitan Stadium (Note: Actually played at Metrodome, correction below)
- Winner
- Los Angeles Rams
- Score
- Rams 23, Vikings 17
- Key controversy
- The 'Immaculate Reception' play by the Rams
- Vikings coach
- Bud Grant
Lore & Background
The game was part of the NFC postseason, following the first two rounds of the playoffs. The winner advanced to the Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers have the most losses in NFC Championship Game history at 11, and the most appearances at 19.
Reader's Guide
The game was played at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The Washington Redskins were the home team, as the site of the game since the 1975–76 season has been based on playoff seeding, with the highest surviving seed hosting.
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